James Thomas Pickard, "Sonny Boy" February 25, 1930 - December 29, 2025 James Thomas Pickard, lovingly known as “Sonny Boy,” passed away at the age of 95. He was born at home southeast of Keefton, Oklahoma, and grew up in Council Hill, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Council Hill High School in...

Claude Wendell Faulkner, 72, of Claremore, passed away December 26, 2025. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma June 22, 1953 to Wendell and Anna Faulkner. Claude grew up with a deep sense of family and faith. Throughout his life, he embodied the qualities of kindness, humility, and a calm spirit. He...

Donald Edward Oliver, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on June 19, 1939, in Tulsa, he was the son of Stanley McCormick and Genevieve Elizabeth (Meyer) Oliver. Tulsa was always home for Donald, and he carried a deep affection for the community and the...

Obituary for John Scott Bezner   February 16, 1946 - December 24, 2025 John Scott Bezner, son of Ralph Bezner and Nora Bezner, died peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and was the first of 6 children, Steve, Russell, Leanne, Gary, and...

Lancine Roberta (Reed) Younger, 72, of Turley, Oklahoma passed away on December 24, 2025. She is survived by her children Jeremie Smith; Shawn Smith; and Cherie Smith. Services will be held at a later date, please check back for details.

Noah Najera, infant son of Meagan Elizabeth Kimball and Steven Dewayne Najera, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was born at rest Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Noah will be dearly missed by his parents Meagan Kimball and Steven Najera; brothers and sisters Madden, Hunter, McKaine,...

Shirley Louise (Bice) Carpenter, age 79, was born on September 10, 1946, in Batesville, Arkansas, and passed away at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on December 23, 2025. Shirley was a woman of faith, strength, and steady purpose—a true “doer” whose life was marked by service, devotion to family, and a...

Patricia Ann (Betterton) Johnson was born July 9, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to James Otis and Rosalie June (McCormack) Betterton. Pat attended Bell Jr. High from 1964 to 1967, where she met Ernie. They became close friends and often called each other boyfriend and girlfriend, attending many...

Deviben Narotam was born on August 24, 1929, in Nogama Pardi, Gujarat, India. She spent the first sixteen years of her life there, developing both a healthy fear of snakes and, more importantly, a strong foundation of resilience and hard work that would carry her through a remarkable life. At the...

Maverick Michael James Auten, infant son of Catheryn Cheyenne Holcomb and Caleb James Auten of Skiatook, Oklahoma, passed from this life Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Owasso, Oklahoma. Even though his life on earth was brief, he touched the hearts of many. Maverick will be dearly missed by his...

Leona Eizenga, 70, of Afton, OK passed from this life December 20, 2025. She was born in Tulsa, OK to Jay and Lorene Martin on December 22, 1954. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. No formal services will be held at this time

Caydan Reese Stuard, infant son of Caydan Wiliam and Emily Jade (Horn) Stuard of Preston, Oklahoma was born at rest at home, Thursday, December 18. 2-25. Caydan will be dearly missed by his parents Caydan and Emily; big brother Asher; grandparents Paul Horn Regina Stephens, Tiffany Raner, Tracey...